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There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.
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There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.

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GoPro Hero3 Black Edition review: taking action cam quality to the next level

GoPro's Hero3 Black Edition is the most capable action camera available today. It gives users higher resolution and higher frame rate options than the competition, but its battery life leaves much to be desired.

Pros
  • High-quality, high-resolution video
  • Small size
  • Outstanding build quality
Cons
  • Short battery life
  • 4K video hamstrung by low frame rate
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Average Critic Score

Video recording quality

8.9
 

Recording capacity

8.0
 

Design and form factor

7.7
 

Audio recording quality

8.5
 

Ease of use

7.2
 

Durability

9.3
 

Portability

8.9
 

Battery life

5.5
 

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